Topical Steroids and Immunomodulators

Abstract

Topical steroids are frequently used in itchy diseases. They are very effective in inflammatory dermatoses but there is no indication in other conditions because there is no known specific effect on itch. On the contrary, the topical calcineurin tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, that are indicated in atopic dermatitis, have specific effects on itch and could probably used in many other conditions.